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Frank Reed Horton
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Frank Reed Horton (born July 17, 1896 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, died August 28, 1966 in Easton, Pennsylvania), was a United States educator. He is best known as the first national president of Alpha Phi Omega, a national service fraternity.[1]
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Horton taught history, government and English at Cedar Crest College and Muhlenberg Colleges, both located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He also was an industrial accountant for Ingersoll-Rand Company.
- A.B. degree, Lafayette College, 1926
- M.A. degree in history, Lafayette College, 1938
- L.L.B. degree, LaSalle Extension University, 1937
Ensign on the mine sweeper USS Whippoorwill shortly after World War I.
First National President of Alpha Phi Omega, 1926-1930. Provided the leadership to extend the fraternity to eighteen campuses. Established the first national structure for the fraternity.
Member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon social fraternity, Kappa Phi Kappa Education Honorary and the Square and Compass (Probably related to Freemasonry) while at Lafayette.[2]
Numerous APO honors and awards. Awarded the National DSK (1958). Named Fall Pledge Class Namesake (1966).
Numerous Scouting honors and awards. American Legion, VFW, Mason.
Scout Executive Homestead District Council